The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny
by ESPN, Omaha Productions, Mina Kimes
Mina talks all things football with her unique brand of humor and insight. Her friends join each episode to talk about the NFL's latest storylines along with her football loving dog, Lenny, making frequent contributions.
Episodes
The Kirk Store Called: Previewing Every Week 10 Game
Week 10 is here, and Ran Carthon joins me to break down all 14 games on the NFL schedule! We’re taking a closer look at the matchups that could have the biggest impact on the playoff picture, the teams looking to build momentum and the biggest challenges facing contenders as we hit the midway point of the season. Which teams are poised to make a statement? Where could we see an upset? And which matchups have the most intriguing storylines? Plus, Ran and I go game by game to make our picks for every Week 10 matchup! Checkout Ran’s content on The Advance Report: https://youtube.com/@theadvancereport TIMECODES: 00:00 Welcome to the Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny! 02:40 Week 10 Preview & Picks 03:00 Commanders @ Giants Preview 09:00 Patriots @ Lions Preview 16:40 Chiefs @ Falcons Preview 23:45 Texans @ Browns Preview 31:00 Vikings @ Packers Preview 45:10 Jaguars @ Titans Preview 51:12 Dolphins @ Colts Preview 55:23 Bills @ Jets Preview 1:00:35 Panthers @ Saints Preview 1:05:30 Rams @ Cardinals Preview 1:10:55 Seahawks @ Raiders Preview 1:16:55 49ers @ Cowboys Preview 1:25:00 Steelers @ Bengals Preview 1:33:15 Chargers @ Ravens Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Buffalo Man Wins! Plus Trade Deadline Reactions
It's NFL Trade Deadline Day! Ben Solak joins Mina Kimes to break down the biggest moves so far, including the Jaguars' blockbuster trades for Jordan Davis and Jessie Bates III. Are the Jags now the team to beat in the AFC? Did Jacksonville give up too much? And how do the Eagles keep coming out ahead in these deals? Plus, Mina and Ben discuss which teams still need to make a move before the deadline. But first, Mina and Ben recap the Bills' dominant 23-6 win over the Vikings on Monday Night Football. They break down Buffalo's relentless rushing attack, Minnesota's disastrous quarterback play and whether a reunion with Kirk Cousins could be the answer for the Vikings. Plus, should Brian Flores get another shot as a head coach? And how much blame does Kevin O'Connell deserve for Minnesota's offensive struggles? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Skol Searching: Previewing Every Week 9 Game
Week 9 is here, and Domonique Foxworth joins Mina Kimes to preview all 15 games on the NFL schedule! Mina and Dom break down the matchups that could have the biggest impact on the playoff picture, the teams looking to build momentum and the biggest challenges facing contenders as the season reaches its midway point. Which teams are poised to make a statement? Where could we see an upset? And which games have the most intriguing storylines? Plus, Mina and Dom make their picks for every matchup on the Week 9 slate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Caleb-ing Out: The Bears Look Like a Super Bowl Team, and Other Week 8 Winners
The Bears made a statement on Monday Night Football, but how much of Chicago's 34-17 win was about its dominant defense, and how much was about Seattle's struggles? Mina and Ben Solak break down the Bears' impressive defensive performance, Caleb Williams' strong showing and the growing concerns surrounding both sides of the ball for the Seahawks. Then, it's time for Week 8 Winners and Woofs! Mina highlights the Lions after handing the Vikings their first loss of the season and the Buccaneers after pulling off a 16-0 shutout despite recording ZERO passing yards. On the other side, the Chiefs land in the doghouse after falling to the Broncos, while the Cowboys earn a Woof following their overtime loss to the Cardinals. Plus, Mina reacts to the news that Lamar Jackson is headed to injured reserve and will undergo thumb surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gibbs it to Me Baby: Previewing Every Week 8 Game
Mike Golic Jr. joins Mina Kimes to preview all 14 games on the Week 8 NFL schedule! Mina and Mike go matchup by matchup to break down the biggest storylines, key players and questions heading into the weekend. Which teams are starting to separate themselves? Who has something to prove? And which matchups could deliver a surprise? Plus, Mina and Mike make their picks for every game on the Week 8 slate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
That’s Seattle’s Q: The Seahawks Swing a Trade, and Recapping the Cowboys Win
We're recapping Week 7, reacting to Monday Night Football, and breaking down a major trade in Seattle! Mina and Ben kick things off by breaking down the Cowboys' win over the Eagles on Monday Night Football. Then, breaking news interrupts the show as the Seahawks trade for eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson! Plus, it's time for Week 7 Winners and Woofs! They discuss the Giants' impressive win, the undefeated Vikings and their dominant defense, Aaron Glenn's continued struggles against AFC East opponents, and the Ravens' second-half collapse. (0:00) Welcome to the Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny! (0:24) MNF Recap (4:38) Quenton Nelson traded to Seahawks (11:16) Cowboys offense vs. Eagles (18:17) Cowboys defense vs. Eagles (24:45) Winner: Giants (35:20) Winner: Vikings (51:15) Woof: Aaron Glenn (56:30) Woof: Ravens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kenneth the Menace: Previewing Every Week 7 Game
It's week 7! Domonique Foxworth joins Mina to preview all 14 games on the NFL schedule. They're going matchup by matchup to break down what we're watching for, the biggest questions facing each team and the players who could swing the outcomes. Which teams can keep building momentum? Who’s due for a bounce-back performance? And where could they see an upset? Plus, Domonique and Mina make their picks for every game on the Week 7 slate! (0:00) Welcome to the Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny! (0:35) Week 7 Preview & Picks (1:20) Patriots @ Bears (12:28) Steelers @ Saints (16:40) Buccaneers @ Panthers Preview (21:12) Giants @ Texans Preview (24:36) Dolphins @ Jets Preview (27:24) Bengals @ Ravens Preview (34:12) Browns @ Titans Preview (37:57) Colts @ Vikings Preview (41:26) 49ers @ Falcons Preview (52:27) Broncos @ Cardinals Preview (56:04) Packers @ Lions Preview (1:05:10) Rams @ Raiders Preview (1:09:02) Chiefs @ Seahawks Preview (1:02:44) Cowboys @ Eagles Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We Need to Talk About Evans: The Niners Win, What’s Next for Philly and Week 6 Winners
Ben Solak joins Mina to recap the 49ers' 23-17 win over the Commanders, including the impact of Mike Evans' injury & Brock Purdy’s performance. They also take stock of Jayden Daniels and what they've seen from him so far this season. Plus, they react to the major news out of Philadelphia, with Jalen Hurts expected to miss the rest of the season due to blood clots. What does this mean for the Eagles' offense moving forward? Then it's time for Week 6 Winners and Woofs! They give some love to C.J. Stroud and the Bears, while the Rams and Colts land on the wrong side of the ledger. (0:00) Welcome to the Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny! (0:30) 49ers def Commanders on MNF (1:00) Mike Evans’ injury impact (8:55) Purdy’s performance (10:30) Taking stock of Jayden Daniels (14:45) Young 49ers defenders (16:30) 49ers best team in the NFL (17:43) Jalen Hurts to miss rest of season (22:20) What is the future of the Eagles’ offense? (29:22) Winner: C.J. Stroud (35:15) Winner: Bears (42:05) Woof: Rams (51:53) Woof: Colts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hit Me with Your Prescott: A Week 6 Preview
Week 6 is here! Nate Tice joins Mina to break down all 14 games on this week's NFL slate, including the biggest storylines, intriguing matchups and questions heading into the weekend. They discuss which teams are trending in the right direction, who needs to step up and what could make the difference in each matchup. Plus, Mina and Nate go game by game and make their picks for all 14 games! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Josh It All Away: Recapping the Bills Win and Winners and Losers
Ben Solak joins Mina Kimes to break down the Bills' wild 37-34 win over the Rams on Monday Night Football! They discuss Josh Allen and Buffalo's offense, Sean McVay's conservative decision-making, and concerns about the Bills defense. Then, it's time for Week 5 Winners and Woofs! Mina and Ben give their winners to the 49ers defense and Packers, while the Eagles and Commanders land in the doghouse for their late-game meltdowns. Plus, the Cardinals round out the Woofs! Vote for The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny for the Signal Awards for Best Live Podcast Recording! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kincaid in Full: Previewing Every Week 5 Game
Domonique Foxworth is back with Mina Kimes to get you ready for Week 5! Mina and Domonique dig into all 15 games on the schedule, from the matchups they’re most excited about to the teams and players with something to prove this weekend. What should we be paying attention to? Where could we see some surprises? And which teams can they trust to get the job done? Plus, Mina and Domonique make their picks for every single game on the Week 5 slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Above and Bijan: The Falcons are Back, Plus Week 4 Winners and Losers
Mina Kimes is joined by Ben Solak to break down Monday Night Football before handing out their Winners and Woofs from Week 4! They recap the Falcons’ win over the Saints, including Michael Penix Jr.’s performance, a huge night from Bijan Robinson and Atlanta’s defense. Then it’s time for Winners & Woofs! The Patriots earn Winner honors after taking down the Bills, with Drake Maye bouncing back in a big way. Bryce Young also gets some love after helping the Panthers knock off the Lions. On the other side, the Bengals land in the Woof column after a home loss to the Jaguars, while the Texans defense continues to disappoint in a loss to the Cowboys. Vote for The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny for the Signal Awards for Best Live Podcast Recording! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’s Brocktober! Previewing Week 4
Sheil Kapadia joins me to break down the full Week 4 NFL slate! We’re going game by game through all 16 matchups, looking at what I’m watching for, the biggest questions heading into the weekend and the keys that could decide each game. Then, Sheil and I make our picks for every matchup. All 16 games, all 16 picks — let’s preview Week 4! Vote for The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny for the Signal Awards for Best Live Podcast Recording! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Case Closed! Recapping the Bears’ MNF Win, Plus Raiders and More
Mina Kimes breaks down the Bears’ 27-7 win over the Eagles on Monday Night Football, including Case Keenum’s performance, Philadelphia’s struggles on both sides of the ball, how the Eagles can fix their defense, and what to make of the Bears defense through three weeks. Then, Mina hands out her Week 3 Winners & Woofs! The Raiders and Browns earn Winner honors after impressive performances, while the Patriots and Texans land in the Woof column after rough outings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Knuck if you Shough: Previewing Week 3
Week 3 is here! Domonique Foxworth joins Mina to preview all 16 games on the NFL slate. They break down the biggest matchups, storylines and keys to every game — and make their picks for all 16. Which teams are ready to make a statement? Who needs a bounce-back week? And which matchups could surprise them? Every game. Every pick. Let’s get into Week 3! (0:00) Welcome to the Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny! (0:42 Week 3 Preview (1:36) Falcons @ Packers Preview (5:36) Bengals @ Steelers Preview (10:20) Patriots @ Jaguars Preview (18:28) Titans @ Giants Preview (21:02) Seahawks @ Commanders Preview (24:20) Jets @ Lions Preview (28:45) Panthers @ Browns Preview (31:36) Chiefs @ Dolphins Preview (33:40) Chargers @ Bills Preview (37:46) Texans @ Colts Preview (43:42) Cardinals @ 49ers Preview (47:04) Vikings @ Buccaneers Preview (51:58) Raiders @ Saints Preview (1:00:18) Ravens @ Cowboys Preview (1:06:10) Rams @ Broncos Preview (1:11:55) Eagles @ Bears Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dart Break: The Rams Beat NY and Week 2’s Winners
Mina Kimes opens the show with breaking news on Jaxson Dart, whose knee injury is reportedly worse than initially anticipated and could cause him to miss the rest of the season. Then, Ben Solak joins Mina to recap Monday Night Football, where the Rams dominated an injury-plagued Giants team. They break down Aaron Donald’s first game back from retirement, what his return means for an already-loaded Rams defense and everything that stood out from the Rams’ win. Plus, Mina and Ben give their Week 2 Winners & Woofs, including the Bengals defense after holding the Texans to just six points, the Broncos after their win over the Jaguars, and a pair of 0-2 teams in the Chargers and Buccaneers landing in the Woof column. (0:00) Breaking News: Jaxson Dart could miss rest of season (1:39) MNF Recap: Rams defeat Giants (4:05) Rams offense, Davante Adams (13:37) Matthew Stafford’s performance (14:37) Aaron Donald returns, Rams defense (22:40) Jaxson Dart Injury (27:13) Winner: Bengals defense (33:55) Winner: Broncos (40:17) Woof: Chargers (48:52) Woof: Buccaneers (54:47) Looking ahead to Week 3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Goff to the Races! Previewing Every Week 2 Game
Daniel Jeremiah joins me to preview EVERY SINGLE GAME on the Week 2 slate. We go matchup by matchup and give our keys to each game, including the Lions-Bills, Bengals-Texans, Giants-Rams on Monday Night Football and everything in between. Plus, we give our picks for all 16 games. (0:00) Welcome to the Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny! (1:58) Lions @ Bills Preview (9:42) Panthers @ Falcons Preview (13:14) Browns @ Buccaneers Preview (17:04) Bengals @ Texans Preview (23:20) Packers @ Jets Preview (27:55) Eagles @ Titans Preview (32:16) Vikings @ Bears Preview (37:54) Saints @ Ravens Preview (39:48) Steelers @ Patriots Preview (43:15) Jaguars @ Broncos Preview (51:07) Raiders @ Chargers Preview (57:09) Dolphins @ 49ers Preview (59:06) Commanders @ Cowboys Preview (1:01:31) Seahawks @ Cardinals Preview (1:05:29) Colts @ Chiefs Preview (1:10:35) Giants @ Rams Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Walker This Way: Recapping the Chiefs Win and Week 1 Winners and Losers
Mina Kimes is joined by Ben Solak to break down Monday Night Football, starting with the Chiefs’ dominant win over the Broncos. They discuss Kansas City’s rushing attack, concerns about the passing game, Bo Nix’s struggles and what needs to change for Denver. Then it’s time for Week 1 Winners & Woofs! Mina and Ben highlight the Bills and Ravens offenses before digging into their Week 1 woofs: the Cowboys defense and Packers offensive line. (0:00) Welcome to the Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny! (1:08) Chiefs Defeat Broncos 31-10 (2:22) Chiefs’ Dominant Rushing Attack (9:06) Chiefs’ Passing Game (13:59) Broncos’ Defense Concerns (16:16) Bo Nix Struggles (20:58) Chiefs’ Solid Defense (25:30) Broncos’ Offensive Adjustments (27:06) Winner: Bills Offense (35:38) Winner: Ravens Offense (43:55) Woof: Cowboys Defense (51:12) Woof: Packers Offensive Line Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Maye Anything: Previewing Week One
Mina Kimes is joined by Domonique Foxworth to preview EVERY SINGLE GAME on the Week 1 slate. They go matchup by matchup and break down the keys to each game, including the Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl rematch, 49ers-Rams in Australia, Broncos-Chiefs on Monday Night Football and everything in between. Plus, Mina and Domonique make their picks for all 16 games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trevor, Have I Ever: Last Call for NFL Predictions
It’s last call before the 2026 NFL season kicks off! Mina Kimes is joined by Nate Tice to put their final takes and predictions on the record before the games begin. Which AFC team is best equipped to take down the Rams? Plus, they discuss teams that could surprise them (or make them look very dumb), breakout players and coaches, QBs they might be talking about very differently by the end of the year, and more. The takes are locked in. Let’s see how they age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices